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Overview |
UMBC | Jefferson | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,148 | 8,315 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #263 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umbc.edu | jefferson.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMBC | Jefferson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,238 | $44,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,594 | $44,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,204 | $17,246 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,704 | $29,097 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,956 | $33,063 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
UMBC | Jefferson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,150 | 6,084 | ||
| Admitted | 9,762 | 5,241 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 86.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1410 | 1150/1350 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 |
Academics |
UMBC | Jefferson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMBC | Jefferson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $122,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,197 | $12,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $129 |
Diversity |
UMBC | Jefferson | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
UMBC | Jefferson | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 30% | ||
Campus |
UMBC | Jefferson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Maryland Baltimore County is larger than than Jefferson based on total student enrollment (14,148 students vs. 8,315 students)
UMBC vs. Jefferson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMBC or Jefferson?
- Thomas Jefferson University is 380.6% more expensive to attend than UMBC for in-state tuition ($44,400.00 vs. $9,238.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67% higher at Jefferson than University of Maryland Baltimore County ($44,400.00 vs. $26,594.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland Baltimore County than Jefferson ($17,704 vs. $29,097)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland Baltimore County are 21.4% lower than costs at Thomas Jefferson University ($14,204 vs. $17,246)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas Jefferson University than University of Maryland Baltimore County (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas Jefferson University students is 232.1% larger than aid received University of Maryland Baltimore County ($33,063 vs. $9,956)
UMBC vs. Jefferson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMBC or Jefferson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jefferson or UMBC .
- Accepted freshman UMBC students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Jefferson (3.73)
- Jefferson has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than UMBC (74.2%)
UMBC vs. Jefferson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMBC or Jefferson? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Jefferson and UMBC.
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $63,400 more per year than UMBC graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $59,500)
- Thomas Jefferson University students graduate with a $8,697 lower median federal student loan debt than UMBC graduates. ($12,500 vs. $21,197)
- Jefferson graduates are paying $90 less per month on federal student loans than UMBC graduates. ($129 vs. $219)
- More Jefferson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMBC students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/